NYT Dictionary

LINDY

/ˈlɪndiː/

NounVerbAdjectiveLIN-dylin-dy · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A jitterbug, originated in Harlem, New York.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Probably from Lindy, the nickname of US aviator Charles A. Lindbergh.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lindy hopdancehustlejig

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.